Meta's Horizon Worlds not just for VR, expands as social platform for mobile and web

Meta has announced that it is expanding Horizon Worlds beyond virtual reality. The 3D social platform has previously been exclusive to Quest headsets, but now Meta has announced that it is rolling out Horizon Worlds on mobile and the web in an early access phase.

“We’ve started rolling out our first Meta Horizon world to mobile and web in early access, with more experiences to come. To start, a small number of people can now access Super Rumble through the Meta Quest app on Android, with iOS rolling out in the coming weeks. Early access is also available on any web browser at horizon.meta.com,” the company announced in a Quest blogpost on September 14, 2023.

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The company further mentioned that as it rolls out more worlds over the next few months, users will be able to hang out with friends, laugh it up at comedy shows, and enjoy free concerts and events from any web-connected device.

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“The metaverse should be available to everyone—no matter what device they’re on. And while Quest headsets are the most immersive way to access the metaverse, we believe there should be multiple entry points. Bringing Worlds to more surfaces is a step toward delivering on that vision and opening up the experience to more people,” Meta said.

Whether users want to know when their friends are online, invite a friend without a headset to meet up easily, or share the fun, this new flatscreen version of Worlds is a great way to stay connected and avoid missing out.

Moreover, Worlds on mobile and web offer the same safety features available today in Worlds on Quest, including the protections Meta has built for teens. 

The company has also optimised several controls, including mute and pause for a more seamless experience on mobile devices and computers. 

Similar to the VR version, Meta Horizon Worlds is free on mobile and web and available to people ages 13+ in supported regions.

“We’re testing things out for now, so you may not have access to Worlds on mobile and web just yet. Early access will roll out to more people gradually as we gather feedback and evolve the experience,” Meta noted.